# mac2imgur
:warning: Warning: This project is not currently actively maintained. :warning:
A simple Mac application designed to make uploading images and screenshots to [imgur.com](https://imgur.com) quick and effortless.
## Installation
[Download the latest release](https://github.com/mileswd/mac2imgur/releases/latest) (macOS 10.9+)
## Usage
The application will listen for new screenshots taken by the [built in screenshot functionality of macOS](https://support.apple.com/kb/ht5775), so you can use the following shortcuts to capture your screen:
- Press CMD ⌘ + SHIFT ⇧ + 3 to take a full-screen screenshot
- Press CMD ⌘ + SHIFT ⇧ + 4 to take a rectangular selection of the screen
- Press CMD ⌘ + SHIFT ⇧ + 4 + SPACE to capture a specific window or menu
In addition, images can be uploaded manually by either:
- Dragging and dropping images on the status bar icon (macOS 10.10+)
- Clicking the "Upload Images…" option in the status bar menu
As soon as an image is uploaded, the link is copied to your clipboard and a notification is sent:
## Application Preferences
### General
| Preference Name | Description | Issue ID |
| --------------- | ----------- | -------- |
| Launch at Login | Allows mac2imgur to start as soon as you log in - this can also be changed from the `Login Items` tab of the `Users & Groups` pane of `System Preferences`. | [#53](https://github.com/mileswd/mac2imgur/issues/53) |
| Clear Clipboard | Clears the clipboard when an upload is taking place. | [#77](https://github.com/mileswd/mac2imgur/issues/77) |
| Copy Link to Clipboard | Copies the direct link to the uploaded image, if the upload completes successfully. | [#88](https://github.com/mileswd/mac2imgur/issues/88) |
### Screenshots
| Preference Name | Description | Issue ID |
| --------------- | ----------- | -------- |
| Delete After Upload | Causes the original screenshot file to be moved to trash after attempting to upload. | [#23](https://github.com/mileswd/mac2imgur/issues/23) |
| Disable Detection | Any new screenshots taken are ignored by the application and not uploaded. | [#30](https://github.com/mileswd/mac2imgur/issues/30) |
| Request Confirmation Before Upload | Screenshots are not uploaded automatically. Instead, an alert is displayed, showing the image and image name, allowing you to either proceed or cancel. | [#38](https://github.com/mileswd/mac2imgur/issues/38) |
| Downscale from Retina | Retina screenshots are resized (reducing resolution) before upload. [More Info.](https://cloudup.com/blog/the-retina-screenshot-problem) | [#52](https://github.com/mileswd/mac2imgur/issues/52) |
## System Preferences
Some aspects of the system screenshot functionality can be customized through `defaults`, including the following options:
| Key | Value | Result |
| --- | ----- | ------ |
| location | Any path, e.g. `/Users/[username]/Pictures` | Screenshots will be saved to the specified location, if it is valid. Otherwise, the default location (typically `~/Desktop`) will be used. |
| type | `png`, `jpg`, `gif`, `tiff` etc | The screenshot will be saved in the specified format. |
| name | Any string, e.g. `My Screenshot` | The screenshot file will be prefixed with the specified name, e.g. `My Screenshot 2016-07-10 at 17.42.17`. |
You can modify the defaults easily from `Terminal.app`:
`defaults write com.apple.screencapture `
`defaults delete com.apple.screencapture `
### Examples
Save screenshots using the `JPG` format:
`defaults write com.apple.screencapture type jpg`
Revert the screenshot save location back to the system default:
`defaults delete com.apple.screencapture location`
### Further Information
More about `defaults` can be found from `defaults --help` and `man defaults`.
For any changes to take effect, you must restart `SystemUIServer`, which can be done through `Activity Monitor.app` or by running a command such as `killall SystemUIServer`.
When changing the screenshot location, it is also necessary to restart mac2imgur.
## Support
If you encounter any problems or have an idea for a new feature, don't hesitate to [file an issue](https://github.com/mileswd/mac2imgur/issues) - but please be as descriptive as possible!
On the same note, pull requests to fix bugs, add features or simply to improve the codebase are greatly appreciated.
## Development
- Written in Swift 3
- [CocoaPods](https://cocoapods.org) for dependency management
## Legal
mac2imgur is not affiliated with Imgur LLC, but this application would not be possible without the awesome service they offer - so feel free to show them some appreciation! :+1:
This application is released under a GPLv3 license. See [LICENSE](https://github.com/mileswd/mac2imgur/blob/master/LICENSE) for more information.